mlb Game Recap
Texas Downed 5-1 By Oakland - Kolby Allard Takes Loss
Oakland moneyline bettors cashed on Thursday courtesy of a 5-1 win against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.
Bettors who backed the Athletics were rewarded as -145 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Oakland got 1 innings from Jake Diekman, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 3. Chris Bassitt earned the victory, while the Athletics got 2 RBIs from Jed Lowrie in the win.
Texas got a 6-inning outing from Kolby Allard in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 0 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Willie Calhoun had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
The battle of the bats favored Oakland as they had 10 hits, while Texas only had 7.
Oakland heads into a battle against San Francisco. Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kansas City.